South-South Trade: The Case of Brazil

South-South Trade: The Case of Brazil

Brazil makes front page news daily with its economic success. The evolution of its trade agenda and diversification of partnerships towards the South are important ingredients to Brazil’s current boom. Why is Brazil such a good example of South-South trade, and where does Nobel Prize winner Amartya Sen come in?

Public-private partnerships for development projects: what are they and what is their role?

Public-private partnerships for development projects: what are they and what is their role?

Development projects are not just a matter of NGOs or the Public sector. A new figure has emerged to link the Public and the private sector: the public-private partnerships (PPP). Nowadays, PPPs range from loose forms of cooperation to legally binding contracts for the implementation of specific projects. Let’s find out what is their role.